Robert E. Dodds

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

We are preparing for apple harvest in the orchard. It is always great to have a little extra help. I believe we may have seen this same helper in the sweetcorn field a few weeks ago.

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I always consider it a privilege to visit our nation’s capital. It has been a wonderful week.

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

Our county fair is Great! Thank you to all the volunteers, Extension staff, board members and sponsors. Never too young or old to participate!

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

We are about a week away from wheat harvest. We used a drone to apply fungicide. First time in 25 years since we have grown wheat.

[Andrea Welchans @AndreaWelchans]

@cindyga @AdamGreggIA @iowa4h @John_D_Lawrence Agreed! A great welcome by Lt Gov @AdamGreggIA. 4-H and council members heard about renewable fuels, Empower Rural Iowa Initiative and the importance of access to quality child care.

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

Drive in movie night on the farm. So grateful for grandkids and their parents.

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Keeping the bird feeder full these past few days has been a challenge.

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@ABC XS

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Yesterday Mary and I signed documents at our local bank. A few months ago wearing a mask into a bank was something which I would not have thought was a good idea. Life is filled with new experiences.

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

Planting corn in Southeast Iowa?Each crop year year brings new experiences and opportunities.

[john Dingman @jdingman2899]

Just because they're not in school doesn't mean they aren't learning. #iapork #iowafarmgirl

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

Spring planting in Lee County is not far away! Ready for sunshine and warmer temperatures.

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Spring in Lee County.

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Congratulations to the Hancock County District Fair and the Hancock County Extension Staff. Great team effort and a great learning experience for the youth in the district!

[ISU Rising Star @isurisingstar]

Deadline is Friday! @ISUExtension! Retweet #99countycampus #coolkidsworkhere

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

Fall is my favorite season here in Southeast Iowa. The changes in our landscape is just one of many reasons which support this comment.

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

Doing some seeding today before the rain arrives. Iowa State Extension Hort 3023 is an excellent guide for home lawn fall seeding questions and recommendations.

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

You just have to love Iowa and it’s people!

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Today the Lee County Economic Development Group held their annual meeting. Governor Kim Reynolds was our key note speaker. It is always a special day when the Governor visits Lee County.

[Robert E. Dodds @redodds]

Soybeans planted July 2nd in 36 inch rows. The rows are closed. The August rains made all the difference. Hoping for a late frost date. May give more consideration to double cropping winter wheat/soybeans in the future.